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2001 Saturn SC Electrical problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Saturn SC's electrical system with NHTSA - 24% of all its complaints, most recently on November 17, 2014. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Electrical complaints

SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

2001 Saturn sc with faulty ignition. Key binds when starting the car it also falls out of the ignition switch when driving. Key has been grinding down because of the faulty cylinder. This is a hazard and danger to anyone who drives this vehicle. I called gm and they said there is nothing they can do because it has not been formally recalled. I wanted a case opened and told them if anything happens because of this defective design I will seek restitution. The sr. Advisor was not helpful and tried to dismiss me as...

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quickly as possible. Gm is not stepping up to the plate to stand by their vehicles or their customers. Poor design, poor quality, poor support = bodily harm, more lawsuits and no more customers! *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10658524
Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the key would not turn to the on position properly. In order for the vehicle to start, the contact had to tamper with the key and ignition switch. The contact also stated that the key would eject from the ignition while driving at any speed. A mechanic stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10619560
Electrical systemFire

While the car was being tested in the shop, a fuse was replaced. A fire started in the electrical system. According to the dodge dealership, this is a common problem with saturns. The dodge dealership checked with a general motors who verified that it is not uncommon for saturns to catch on fire. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10619445
Electrical system

The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition while drivng. The consumer was also able to start the vehicle with a key other than the one which was designed for the vehicle. *Jb *nm

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10113544
Electrical system

2001 Saturn sc1-ideling problems and over 70 misfires noted by computer. I paid for a complete tune up with did no good and also had to replace all the brakes for $362. The dealer states since the computer doesn't show any problems there are no problems. Warranty just went out 6-30-03. The car idels roughly and misfires intermittently. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10025527

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